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In some countries, notably Iran and Iraq, plays are also performed reenacting the battle.

In others, it is customary for mosques to provide free meals to all people during the remembrance.

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An Iraqi man cries as the events of the death of Husayn is reenactedCredit: AFP or licensors

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A man in Iraq prepares to take part in the bloodlettingCredit: AFP or licensors

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Iraqi Muslims gather at a shrine in the holy city of Karbala, where the Battle of Karbala took place in 680ADCredit: AFP or licensors

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Men praying at the shrineCredit: AFP or licensors

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A man in Afghanistan serves drinks to attendees of commemorationsCredit: EPA

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Iraqi Shiites gather for a mourning ceremony in KarbalaCredit: AFP or licensors

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A commemoration meeting in Karbala lit up at duskCredit: Reuters

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